Caring for a patient - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Exam 1: NUR172 / NUR 172 (Latest 2024 / 2025) Intravenous Therapy for the Practical Nurse Exam Review | Questions and Verified Answers | Grade A – Hondros Q: Reasons for IV Therapy Answer: Resuscitation-goal to correct hypovolemic and septic shock Replacement-used after hemorrhage, GI losses, starvation Maintenance-used for patients on NPO Q: LPN can insert peripheral IV where Answer: antecubital space, forearm, and the hand Q: Length of IV catheter LPN may insert Answer: 3 inches or shorter Q...

ATI PN PHARMACOLOGY PROCTORED EXAM A nurse is administering subcutaneous heparin to a client who is at risk for deep vein thrombosis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? 1. Administer the medication into the client's abdomen. 2. Inject the medication into a muscle. 3. Massage the site after administering the medication. 4. Use a 22-gauge needle to administer the medication. A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a urinary tract infection and new ...

A clinical intratumor is reviewing the primary sources that patient has to pay for healthcare services with her clinical group. The students demonstrate understanding when making which statements? (SATA) - Medicare is funded by the federal government Medicare is for client who has end stage renal disease A new graduate nurse is working who has been out of school for 10 years. The seasoned nurse states "I don't see the difference between clinical reasoning and the nursing process". Which ...

A nurse is interviewing a patient who just received news that he has pancreatic cancer. The patient tells the nurse that getting cancer could never happen to him. Which defense mechanism is this patient demonstrating? A. Projection B. Denial C. Displacement D. Repression (Ans- B A patient's health history of breast cancer that runs in the family is what type of risk factor? (Ans- Non-modifiable risk factor Laws affecting nursing practice (Think PHMPG) (Ans- -Right of Privacy...

Exam 1: NSG223/ NSG 223 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Med Surg 2 Exam| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A- Herzing Q: A patient who has endocarditis with vegetation on the mitral valve suddenly reports severe left foot pain. The nurse notes that no pulse is palpable in the left foot and that it is cold and pale. Which action should the nurse take next? Answer: Notify the health care provider about the change in status Q: Two weeks ago, a patient with heart failu...

A 26 year old patient arrives to the ED with a history of opioid use which of the following symptoms indicate a patient is experiencing withdrawal select all that apply a. runny nose b. irritability c. nausea/vomiting ue e. seizures - a c e A nurse is administering medications to patients in a psych unit what should the nurse ensure a. The patient must take their medication they have no right to refuse b. ensure the patient swallows all medication and does not palm or cheek c. Tell th...

ATI Fundamentals Proctored Exam (2 Versions)(140 Questions & Answers with rationale )(Latest updated, 2. A nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled to have his alanine aminotransferase (ALT) level checked. The client asks the nurse to explain the laboratory test. Which of the following is an appropriate response by the nurse? a. “This test will indicate if you are at risk for developing blood clots b. “This test will determine if your heart is performing properly” c. “Thi...

Test Bank For Pharmacology Clear and Simple A Guide to Drug Classifications and Dosage Calculations 4th Edition By Cynthia J. Watkins Downloaded by Ned Toyn () Chapter 1. History of Pharmacology Multiple Choice Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. 1. While caring for a client who is taking furosemide (Lasix), the nurse recognizes dietary teaching has been effective if the patient includes which of the following foods in his daily menus? A. ...

A nurse wishes to improve their cultural sensitivity while working with patients. Which action by the nurse would best indicate progress toward this goal? A. Demonstrate good knowledge of different cultural health beliefs B. Effectively respond to the needs of people of different cultures C. Interact respectfully with patients who have differing health beliefs D. Recognize that they will never be the expert in other cultures ANS: C Chapter: Chapter 1 Core Concepts of Maternal and Pedia...

ATI MEDSURG 2 NUR 265/DETAILED ANSWER KEY NEURO-SHOCK & BURNS PRACTICE 2024/2025. 1. A nurse in the emergency department is implementing a plan of care for a conscious client who has a suspected cervical cord injury. Which of the following immediate interventions should the nurse implement? (Select all that apply.) A. Hypotension B. Polyuria C. Hyperthermia D. Absence of bowel sounds E. Weakened gag reflex Rationale: <b>Hypotension is correct.</b> Lack of sympathetic input c...